The Millionaire Real Estate Agent | The MREA Podcast

If you think AI is here to take your job, think again. In this episode, we sit down with Greg Shove, a—serial Silicon Valley entrepreneur and founder of Section, to reveal why AI is your new secret weapon–not your replacement. Greg has spent years mastering and teaching AI to business leaders. In this podcast, he breaks down how it can add 30 points to your IQ, accelerate your growth, and help you...

What does it take to build a billion-dollar real estate business across multiple cities and states? Jeremy Wilson and Brandon Napolitano of Chucktown Homes join us to reveal how they’re pacing over 2,200 transactions and $850 million in annual production—all while keeping their culture fiercely people-first. Jeremy traces his path from the restaurant grind to real estate, sharing how resilience, a...

It’s party time, MREA style. Today’s episode features Michael J. Maher, author of The Seven Levels of Communication and master of real estate events. Maher’s team closes over 200 transactions a year, driven almost entirely by creating memorable experiences and a robust referral network. If traditional “networking” feels forced, Michael offers a system grounded in generosity, authentic relationship...

What if building a thriving real estate business started with one question: Who can I help today? That’s exactly how Sheena Saydam does it—and the results speak for themselves. Sheena leads a $140 million team in DC and, along the way, she’s donated over $1 million, created massive community groups, and sparked movements like “Buy Nothing” yard sales where everything is free. Sheena’s approach isn...

What if I told you that every day in America, 11,400 people turn 65—and that behind those numbers lies one of the greatest untapped opportunities in real estate? We’re pulling back the curtain on a niche market hiding in plain sight: helping seniors and their families navigate the transition of a lifetime. Today, we’re joined by someone who has built a billion-dollar business doing exactly that. O...

We brought together two giants—Mel Robbins and Gary Keller—to unpack what it really means to let go and build a life that matters. Mel shares her “Let Them Theory,” challenging us to stop burning energy trying to control other people’s opinions or the market. The real shift? Your happiness is tied to your own actions, not anyone else’s. Gary takes that idea and anchors it in the real estate world:...

Today, we’re pulling back the curtain with Hudson Santana, a powerhouse developer and agent whose team closes $150 million a year in the heart of Boston. Hudson’s journey is anything but typical. Growing up in the Amazon in Brazil, he made his way to Boston, started out bartending, and—thanks to a push from his wife—jumped into real estate. What sets Hudson apart isn’t just his volume, but also hi...

We’re sitting down with Susan Lombardo, the “mayor” of her Atlanta neighborhood and a master of geographic farming. Starting with postcards, consistency, and an obsession with service, Susan built a $40 million solo business and then turned it into a $65 million team. Susan shares how she transitioned from a 20-year insurance career to earning Rookie of the Year in real estate by quickly building...

Josh Anderson is proof that simple systems done consistently will build massive results. In this episode, Josh breaks down the three lead gen models powering his $100M Nashville team: golden letters, agent-to-agent referrals, and a LinkedIn strategy you’re probably not using (but should be). He shares how his handwritten-style golden letters generate a 3% callback rate, how his agent newsletter br...

Michael Hern built a real estate empire one dog walk, one ferry terminal coffee, and one hyper-local story at a time. Today, he runs a team on New Jersey’s Gold Coast doing $135–$150 million in annual volume. And after all that? He still drives an hour to his farm to work cattle. This episode isn’t just about hustle; it’s about how to build a business that works without burning out. Michael breaks...

We’ve got a power duo in the house. Erin Jones and Josh Dukes went from being productivity coaches at their local Keller Williams brokerage to running a $275M real estate team in the D.C. metro area. They’ve done it with a lot of heart, no fluff or shortcuts! Together, they’ve built one of the most disciplined and high-retention teams we’ve ever seen. Their playbook? A culture-first approach, zero...

What do Olympic athletes, real estate agents, and university professors have in common? They all eventually hit a breaking point and the best  come back stronger. Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is one of the world’s leading experts on how resilience makes this happen. A celebrated scholar, international speaker, and author of Calm Within the Storm , Stress Wisely , and the upcoming I Hope So , Robyne joi...

What do garage sales, candy jars, and car dealerships have in common? For Brent Hanson, they're all unexpected tools in his toolkit for building one of the fastest-growing real estate teams in the country. Brent is the co-owner of City of Trees Real Estate in Boise, Idaho—a team pulling in over $200 million in annual volume—and today, he walks us through the gamified systems that made that kin...

What if the most powerful form of marketing wasn’t something you paid for but something your clients did for you? We are beyond thrilled to welcome Jay Baer to the show—one of the greatest minds in digital marketing. Jay is the bestselling author of Talk Triggers and a true guru when it comes to creating word-of-mouth strategies that actually move the needle. Jay has helped more than 700 brands—Ni...

How do you close 264 buyer transactions in a single year—without a massive team? That’s exactly what Kari Wyrsch has done, and in this episode, she’s walking us step-by-step through how she made it happen. Kari’s not just a rockstar agent—she’s a systems thinker, a buyer whisperer, and a deeply intentional business builder. With over 1,445 buyers represented in her career, she’s turned what many a...

What happens when a teenage marketing assistant sticks around, steps up, and builds one of the most productive real estate teams in the country? You get Taylor Kerrigan. We are thrilled to welcome Taylor, CEO of Glover Agency and the woman behind a Midwest machine that moves over 950 units and $280 million annually. Taylor is the rare operator who’s also a top-tier salesperson. She’s a unicorn (as...

What does it take to go from zero subscribers to building an audience that trusts you enough to buy a home—without ever meeting you in person? We’re joined by Sean Cannell, the man who literally wrote the book on YouTube strategy, YouTube Secrets . With over 500 million views and multiple successful channels under his belt, Sean is here to pull back the curtain on how real estate agents can win bi...

How do you take a business that thrives on repeat and referral business and supercharge it? Seychelle Van Poole has the answer—and it’s a game-changer. With her team closing over 3,500 transactions and nearly $1 billion in sales, Seychelle has built a $75 million-per-year business where 80% of her transactions come from repeat clients and referrals. That’s not luck—it’s strategy. Seychelle shares...

From center stage to the closing table, David Gunderman’s journey is unlike any we’ve featured before. A former Broadway performer turned top-producing real estate agent, David has mastered the art of differentiation, a skill that propelled him from the competitive grind of show business, where standing out is a constant battle, to building a powerhouse real estate business with over $3 billion in...

You’re about to hear from real estate powerhouse Heidi Fore, a top-producing agent, coach, and investor who literally uprooted her family to volunteer in an orphanage in Jamaica. That life-changing move inspired her to build significant passive income so she could focus on her mission—eventually buying 50 investment properties in just 62 months. Listen in to learn how Heidi used a simple, repeatab...

What if the key to building a $100M real estate business was as simple as having 20 conversations a day? That’s exactly what Gene Arant has done for the past 30 years in Austin, Texas. He and his wife, Susan, have built a thriving real estate empire by mastering the art of database-driven lead generation. Gene joins us to break down the system that keeps his business growing year after year—withou...

We’re diving into an absolute game-changer today with one of the top agents in the business: Sue Adler. Sue is a legend, running a $350 million real estate empire and leading the #1 team in her MLS since 2013. But here’s the kicker—her secret weapon for lead generation isn’t what you’d expect. It’s not calls, billboards, or flashy ads. It’s seller seminars. Yes, you read that right. Sue has built...

What if the secret to scaling a real estate empire wasn’t about calling or grinding out endless hours but, instead, about crafting a team and systems that let you thrive—even step back? Today, we’re sitting down with Richard Ruvin, a man whose journey from construction to a $150 million real estate business is nothing short of inspiring. Instead of building a team from scratch, Richard acquired on...

In this episode of The Millionaire Real Estate Agent podcast, we’re honored to sit down with Adam Hammodat, a solo agent from California who consistently generates over $40 million in sales annually. Adam’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq, Adam survived war, upheaval, and displacement before forging a thriving life and business in the United States. Adam...

What would you do if a natural disaster struck your market, displacing clients, destroying homes, and leaving entire communities in chaos? That’s the reality our guests, Molly de Mattos and Colette Ching, have faced. Today, they’re sharing the models, systems, and mindsets that helped them lead their teams and communities through unimaginable crises. Molly de Mattos, co-leader of the Matt and Moll...